Taberna El Abanico
Taberna El Abanico is a place to enjoy Cordoban wines and tapas, rooted in the traditions of local cuisine with an innovative touch. We preserve time-honoured recipes in a relaxed, distinctive setting beside one of the city’s most beautiful spots: Calleja de las Flores, in the heart of the historic centre.
Our menu
Cordoban salmorejo
With hard-boiled egg, Iberian ham and extra virgin olive oil
Cordoban oxtail
A traditional Cordoban recipe, slow-cooked to perfection
Cordoban flamenquín
Pork loin with Iberian ham
Caliphal aubergines
With goat’s cheese
Homemade croquettes
Made with our oxtail
Almond mazamorra
Cold almond cream with grapes
Easy to reach
Where are we?
Our taverns are in the heart of Córdoba, less than a five-minute walk from the Mosque-Cathedral.
Abanico Mezquita
Calle Velázquez Bosco, 7
14003 Córdoba
+34 957 11 32 74
Abanico Ribera
Calle Ronda de Isasa 10
14003 Córdoba
+34 957 85 06 34
Abanico Patio
Calle Velázquez Bosco 1
14003 Córdoba
+34 957 84 74 41
Nearby car parks
You can park close to our taverns.
Car park 1
Calle Cairuan, 1, 14004 Córdoba
Car park 2
(Free parking)
C. Segunda de Miraflores, 33, 14009 Córdoba
In the press
Frequently asked questions
Where are the El Abanico taverns?
We have three taverns in Córdoba’s historic centre, all less than a five-minute walk from the Mosque-Cathedral:
- Abanico Mezquita, at C/ Velázquez Bosco, 7, beside Calleja de las Flores.
- Abanico Patio, at C/ Velázquez Bosco, 1.
- Abanico Ribera, at Ronda de Isasa, 10, beside the Guadalquivir.
What are your opening hours?
We are open every day of the year:
- Abanico Mezquita: 12:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:00.
- Abanico Patio: 12:00–23:00, with continuous service throughout the afternoon.
- Abanico Ribera: Monday to Friday, 12:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:00; Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00–20:00.
Do I need to book?
We always recommend booking, especially at weekends and on public holidays.
How can I book?
You can book online using the website’s “Book a table” button and choosing your tavern. For groups, please use our groups page. You can also call each tavern directly: Abanico Mezquita (957 11 32 74), Abanico Patio (957 84 74 41) or Abanico Ribera (957 85 06 34).
What kind of food do you serve?
Traditional Cordoban cuisine served as tapas, half portions and full portions: salmorejo, mazamorra, oxtail, flamenquín and aubergines with cane syrup, accompanied by wines from Montilla-Moriles.
What is the average price?
Usually between €15 and €25 per person, depending on the dishes you choose.
Do all three taverns have the same menu and prices?
Yes. All three taverns have the same menu and prices.
Is your menu available in English and French?
Yes. Our menu is translated into English and French, and we serve customers in Spanish, English and French.
Do you have vegetarian and gluten-free options?
Yes, at all three taverns. We have vegetarian dishes, such as pisto with egg and tomato with burrata, as well as a wide choice of gluten-free dishes. Allergens are listed for every dish on the menu.
Do you have outdoor seating?
Yes:
- Abanico Ribera has a terrace overlooking the Guadalquivir.
- Abanico Patio has an open-air dining area in a traditional Cordoban courtyard.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, at Abanico Patio and Abanico Ribera. Dogs are not admitted at Abanico Mezquita.
Are your taverns wheelchair accessible?
Abanico Patio and Abanico Ribera are wheelchair accessible. Abanico Mezquita is not.
Do you host group meals and celebrations?
Yes, for groups of 30 or more: up to 110 people at Abanico Patio and up to 105 at Abanico Ribera. Abanico Mezquita does not accommodate groups. We host business lunches and dinners, Christmas dinners, birthdays, stag and hen parties, pre-wedding events, weddings, First Communions, christenings and cocktail receptions. We also welcome tour groups and travel agencies. Request a tailored proposal through our groups page.
Where can I park?
There is a car park at C/ Cairuán, 1, and free parking on the plot at C/ Segunda de Miraflores, 33.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cards at all three taverns. We do not accept restaurant vouchers.





